Well-intentioned guides, like The Occupational Outlook Handbook and The Jobs-Rated Almanac, have been giving career advice for years. However, they fail to consider job satisfaction, says Marty Nemko, a U.S. News and World Report writer. To remedy the situation, Nemko has put together his report of the best careers [...]

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Nanotechnology, the manipulation of particles the size of one-billionth of a meter, is expected to create some of the fastest growing job opportunities for professionals with a mechanical engineering BS degree online in the coming years. Molecular manufacturing, one of the most advanced types of nanotechnology, applies the principles of mechanical engineering to make [...]

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The profession of engineering has come a long way since the original 1325 definition of an engineer in the Oxford English Dictionary as “a constructor of military engines.” Today the profession of engineering has grown into 17 specialized disciplines and is viewed as the field with the most trusted professionals [...]

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Contrary to popular portrayals on television series, working for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) rarely involves racing through downtown in a sports car, disengaging bombs, or flying away from a dramatic scene while standing on the skids and leaning out of a stealthy black helicopter. While a rare few experience [...]

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